Name: Kathleen Russell, from Al Mahara Diving CenterActivity: Scuba Diving, Kayaking, underwater videoingNationality: CanadianWhat's your passion? Teaching people to scuba dive, and sharing the...
People: Kathleen Russell
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Desert Sports Diving Club
For just under 30 years Desert Sports Diving Club (“DSDC” to most of us) has been a focal point of recreational sports diving in the UAE. A 140 strong members only scuba diving club for those living...
Into the Blue: The pathway of a non-swimmer to an underwater lifetime experience
After a long working day nothing could be more interesting than going to an underwater photography exhibition, held by Emirates Diving Association (EDA). So far nothing strange, I always loved...
Handy Hints for Dive Mask Cleaning
Preventing a fogged up mask can be a real pain and frequently leads to a non-enjoyable dive at times. Many people will state that you can’t beat a good spit and rub the sputum onto the mask...
Technical Diving in the UAE
Interest in Technical Diving in the UAE is rising fast. Once the domain of a few pioneers, the improvement and availability of equipment, and the presence of skilled instructors in the UAE now means...
Breaking new ground in Beirut
Those that know me understand (and often despair!) at my ongoing need to explore new places and take on exciting new challenges. So it was no great surprise to my family and friends when I mentioned...
The Black Key Challenge: Nothing is Impossible
Geocaching has presented us with great challenges over the past few months since writing our last article (Hide & Seek Sports, June issue). From the Hajjar mountains to the coast of Fujairah, the...
Diving with Sharks
A few months ago, I decided to “take the Master Scuba Diver Challenge”, as PADI advertises. Who could resist the dive credibility that comes along with the rating – ‘the highest non-professional...
Daniel’s Dive Diary
Back Home Being back in the office, leaves not much time to write more and dream about the amazing days in Malaysia. It was a great week even if I did not succeeded with my underwater photographs....
SWIMMING LIKE DOLPHINS – Freediving in the UAE
Have you ever dreamed of passively exploring the underwater world free of equipment? Freediving is the ultimate way to liberate yourself underwater and is one of the fastest growing watersports in...
Wind and Wave Forecast
